Gorontalo City, Kominfotik – Residents of Gorontalo City and parts of Bone Bolango regency expressed their happiness and gratitude for being able to enjoy the cheap market (March 16, 2025. Gorontalo Governor Gusnar Ismail and Vice Gov. Idah Syahidah Rusli Habibie attended this cheap market that was held for the third times during the holy month Ramadan 1446 H

Elen Akuba, a resident in an interviewed said that cheap market was a great tool in easing the economic burden, especially during Ramadan. She expressed her gratitude to the provincial gov’t, particularly Governor Gusnar and Vice Governor Idah Syahidah, and the Head of the High Prosecutor’s Office, for initiating the event. According to her, for chilies usually
cost IDR 75,000 per kg, but here IDR 10,000 only, also chicken is IDR 20,000 only so during fasting, our family can have chicken for our pre-dawn meal because chicken at the regular market is expensive.

Another resident, Mariam Ahmad from Pauwo village in Bone Bolango Regency expressed that she missed the previous cheap market event in Suwawa due to the limited availability of subsidized coupons. So, when she heard about this event, located near from her house, she rode her bike at dawn to reach the location. For her, as a door to door seller of local dish, these ingredients are very important just showing the ID card, residents will receive a coupon, and shop with affordable price. She also expressed her gratitude to Mr. Governor and Vice with a bright smile.
The program is also participated by several stores and supermarkets offering household necessities with distributor prices.

Reported by Echin
Translated by Fe’